In a province nearby our training hub there was a Wat founded by a compassionate Abbot who saw the need for a safe, secure and loving place for HIV/AIDS patients. We visited one of two sites associated with this mission. These photos are taken from a brochure available to all visitors. An apology for the fuzziness but you get the idea. One campus offers three levels of care - first for those who are gravely ill and almost at the end of their illness. Next is an intermediate level for those taken by a predatory illness that they most likely can recover from. The third is the offer of a safe place to live and work if a person is living with the disease. Medications are given as well as respect and loving care to all three levels. We were impressed with the kindness of the staff.
This photo shows the cremated remains of former patients. Each container is labeled with the patient's name, date of birth and date of death. The remains are kept in the hopes that family will come and claim their loved one. Unfortunately, as you can see, there remain many unclaimed.
The second campus of this facility which we did not have the opportunity to visit - is for the children. Most are left orphaned. Some have the disease while others do not. They are loved, educated and cared for by staff and the monks. The Abbot who founded this revered and rightfully so.
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